Job Title: BSL Communication Support Worker

School / Area: Additional Learning Support

FTE Salary: £29,074.50 per annum

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

Creating Great Futures.

At Croydon College Group our staff are passionate and committed to achieve the very best outcomes for our students.  We believe it is through our people that an excellent student experience will be delivered, and this will have a positive impact in our local community.  Our visions and values ensure that we put our students first and value our staff as our greatest asset.  

Croydon College is seeking to appoint an experienced BSL Communication Support Worker to join its ALS team.

You will be accountable for the planning and delivery of support to hearing-impaired learners with or without an Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP) or SEN Support Plan across both the Croydon and Coulsdon campuses, helping students to overcome barriers and realise their potential by providing 1:1 / group interventions and therapeutic sessions that maximise student independence to meet EHCP outcomes.

The successful applicant will work in conjunction with the ALS Manager to create an inclusive, collaborative and collegiate approach in coordinating support for the teaching, learning and assessment of hearing-impaired students with an Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP) or SEN Support Plan across both the Croydon and Coulsdon campuses.

As the named contact for assigned students, the successful applicant with liaise closely with parents/carers and college staff, provide advice and guidance, implement PEEPs and risk assessments and provide support in unstructured times.  You would be joining a motivated and experienced student focused team who are collaborative and proactive in their approach to supporting students to overcome barriers and achieve their potential.

Applicants must be educated to Level 3 standard with a minimum of Level 2 English and Maths, a Level 3 BSL qualification (Signature / CACDP) as well as practical experience of using BSL or SSE and have a comprehensive understanding of the SEND Code of Practice.

Apart from our great location, our wonderful staff and positive culture, we also offer a range of other staff benefits, including generous annual leave and defined benefit pension schemes. We also value staff development and have 7 days a year planned for staff development, including elements of team development, socialisation and staff wellbeing.

If you are as passionate about making a difference, we look forward to receiving your application and joining our great college group.

Apply via: https://croydon.ac.uk/student-life/job-vacancies/

The College is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive learning community, where we value inclusivity and treat our staff and students as individuals. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and welcome applications from a diverse range of individuals.

For successful applicants, the post is subject to enhanced DBS check and other onboarding requirements in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidelines.

Please note CV’s are not accepted – you must apply via our recruitment portal

Application Closing Date: Rolling Advert

Interview / Selection Date: Interview may be planned during the advert rollout. Please apply as soon as you can to secure a date.